You don't have to use harmful chemicals to keep your home clean. There are many all-natural, inexpensive options that work just as well. Read on to...
You don't have to use harmful chemicals to keep your home clean. There are many all-natural, inexpensive options that work just as well. Read on to...
View Green Living RSS feedYou don't have to use harmful chemicals to keep your home clean. There are many all-natural, inexpensive options that work just as well. Read on to learn more about these options and to get information on why they are healthier than their chemical based counterparts.
No one says 'hey, let's expose the kids to some extra petro-chemicals today!' The problem is that most of the cleaning products that are readily available on the market have a wide variety of chemicals and other substances in them, many of which have been found to have adverse effects on human health.
In the quest for a clean home, many of us are polluting the very place we are trying to make more hospitable. In the war on dirt and germs, we are destroying indoor air quality. In the quest for a home that smells like fields of wildflowers or ocean breezes, we are exposing our families to chemicals that can harm their health.
It's safe to say that there has to be a better way to keep our homes clean. The answer is to make your own simple, safe, natural cleaners from commonly available, inexpensive ingredients.
| To Make: | Mix These Ingredients: |
|---|---|
| Glass and Window Cleaner | Equal parts of vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle |
| Scouring Powder | Make a paste of baking soda and warm water |
| Furniture Polish | The juice of one lemon, one teaspoon of olive oil, and one teaspoon of water, OR, dip a soft cloth in some cool black tea and rub onto wood furniture |
| Antibacterial Spray Cleaner | White vinegar in a spray bottle |
| Air Freshener | Keep open boxes or bowls of baking soda in any rooms you want to freshen, OR, simmer items like orange or lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, or cloves in a pan on the stove to freshen your home |
If you trade your current, chemical-laden cleaners for these equally effective and much safer products, you'll feel secure in the knowledge that you haven't compromised your family or the environment's health in the quest for a clean home.
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